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“But this is the fifth year we have done this now and it is always fulfilling knowing you are helping out such a worthwhile cause.”

The fundraiser took place between 7pm on Friday and 7am on Saturday.

It saw around 50 volunteers spend the night sleeping rough in the car park of the superstore. The money raised – hopefully £7,500 - will be donated to the Derby Churches Nightshelter, which is run by Derby City Mission in Charnwood Street.

Spirits remain high (Image: Debbie Jones)

Debbie said: “Because the rain was so relentless and the winds were quite strong we didn’t have quite as many people take part this year as last.

“But John Whitby, the Mayor of Derby, dropped by the offer his support to us, although he didn’t bed down for the night.